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What now for the US after the Charlie Kirk assassination?
Waikato University's International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins Mark Leishman to talk about the situation and what is likely to unfold over the coming days and weeks. Audio
Body parts taken for decades without consent
A coroner has released his findings from an investigation into 177 specimens held in the collection of the R A Rodda Museum of Pathology at the University of Tasmania.
Flood death toll in Bali rises to 14
Torrential rains on Tuesday and Wednesday caused floods in Denpasar and six of Bali's eight regions.
Trump offered to let detained Korean workers stay in US but most heading home
About 300 South Koreans were arrested last week along with 175 others at the site of the Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution project to build batteries for electric cars.
Manhunt for killer of Charlie Kirk ongoing
As it happened: Authorities have not arrested a suspect in the shooting at an event at Utah Valley University. Audio
Gas truck explosion injures 57 in Mexico City
The explosion generated a "shock wave" that affected 18 nearby vehicles.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11th September 2025
In today's episode, the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild is back on after creating a new restoration plan and halving a massive funding shortfall; U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk… Audio
US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk shot dead
U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck at a Utah university. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Inside a gaming addiction clinic - the first of its kind in Australia
The Perth clinic has treated about 300 patients since it opened in 2022.
NZ to host the 2027 Pacific Islands Forum
The Prime Minister says a surge in methamphetamine use and trafficking is something the whole region is grappling with.
Fiji to open first embassy in Israel
Fiji will formally open its first embassy in Israel next week. Despite backlash, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is expected to lead the official delegation to Jerusalem. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio
Conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot
The conservative activist and Trump supporter Charlie Kirk has been shot while hosting an event in Utah. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
War closest since WWII, Poland says as Russian drones violate air space
The military alliance denounced Moscow for "absolutely dangerous" behaviour, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was closer to a conflict than any time since World War II. Audio
Married, thriving and expecting a baby - then he died BASE jumping
Shayni was eight weeks pregnant. They were on a jumping trip in Norway. Days later, Micah took his last jump.
Prince Harry meets father King Charles for first time in nearly two years
The meeting was the first in 20 months in what may prove a first step towards ending a much-publicised rift between father and son.
France has rare opportunity to avoid another 'bloodbath' - French Polynesia says
President Moetai Brotherson says France has the 'opportunity to reinvent' itself by 'achieving a good decolonisation' in New Caledonia.
'It's a government decision': Fijian PM defends plans for Jerusalem embassy
Sitiveni Rabuka says the country's move to set up a permanent diplomatic mission in Israel is 'not a religious decision'.
Russian drones shot down in Polish airspace
Poland's Prime Minister says 'a line has been crossed' after as many as four Russian drones were downed in Polish airspace. BBC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cross-border child abduction: Father demands action
The father of a boy taken to China by his mother when he was three years old says urgent action is needed to close a loophole that could make the abduction permanent. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
World News Wrap for 11 September 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with Alice Wilkins. Audio
